A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2450646 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2452034 epoch_slot_no: 11234 block_no: 2450531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2048 time: 2019-04-14 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e0b31013af1c7c9b30902993a5232f7f282a25f459e8b6a56327e4252bbab31Block Operator
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